Sentence examples for seeking accolades from inspiring English sources

Dr. King argued that the instinct can be harnessed for noble ends, but only by doing good works and not by seeking accolades for doing them.

Gilbert (pronounced zhil-BEAR) does not seek accolades.

"They are people who serve the community but do not seek accolades," he said.

He never sought accolades for his work on the case, says Eddie Olivera, a fellow lawyer.

Without the benefit of logic or historical context, it's merely a cheap crowd-pleaser used by anyone seeking the accolades of similarly nearsighted sycophants.

They seek neither accolades nor financial paybacks, and sacrifice despite the physical and economic hardships.

This accolade seeks to honor graduates who are elevating the promise of education at the local, national and international levels through research, teaching, writing, policymaking, entrepreneurship or leadership.

The announcement show featured performances from country singing star Taylor Swift, who is up against Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, and Kendrick Lamar for the most sought after accolade of the night: Album of the Year.

Wright's mentoring of the young man sought no public accolades or career advancement.

Like so many veterans, he didn't seek awards or accolades, he only cared about protecting his country and survival.

Managers work on shorter-term goals, seeking more regular acknowledgment or accolades.